Stephen Colbert has been named the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award

[sheshe2]

Stephen has been named the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award recipient for his fearless advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power Congratulations to Stephen for inspiring change and using humor to champion justice and human rights!
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— Isabel Santos (@isabelsantos.bsky.social) 2025-09-26T13:33:19.683Z

New York, NY, September 24, 2025 – Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, today announced that Stephen Colbert, Host, Executive Producer, and Writer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, has been named a 2025 Ripple of Hope Award laureate. As one of the most influential satirists of his generation, Colbert has long used wit to challenge injustice, shine a light on pressing social issues, and inspire millions.

“Humor can be a catalyst for change,” said Kennedy. “Stephen Colbert stands as a shining example of how speaking truth to power, boldly, wisely, and with heart, can ignite change and send ripples of hope far beyond the stage.”

“I wish my mother was alive to see me receive this honor. Robert F Kennedy’s mission of public service and love for all humanity was a cradle creed that she gave to her 11 children,” shared Stephen Colbert.

The RFK Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award honors leaders from government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change, equity, justice, and human rights. Colbert will be recognized alongside previously announced laureates Martin Cabrera, Jr., founder and CEO of Cabrera Capital; former NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson; Stefano Lucchini, Chairman of RFK Human Rights Italia; and Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, at the annual Ripple of Hope Gala on December 9 in New York City.

https://rfkhumanrights.org/press/stephen-colbert-to-receive-2025-ripple-of-hope-award-from-rfk-human-rights/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

[hlthe2b]

1. You REALLY need to add Colbert to the subject line. I was about to reach through the screen

and throttle you for this post, thinking you were posting ironically about Stephen MILLER. I have zero sense of humor when it comes to the latter. I'd bet you don't either.

I am, however, happy to see Colbert get this from the REAL and missed RFK.

[sheshe2]

2. Changed it. TY

[hlthe2b]

3. TY!

[Janbdwl72]

4. That's a well deserved award!

I am hoping he will have a chance to arrange a future guest appearance by Magic Johnson on his program.

[Chipper Chat]

5. This is NOT going to sit well with the Orange Anus.

Ketchup meets wall time?

[Midnight Writer]

6. He'll call RFK Jr into the Oval Office and slap him around for not giving Trump the award.

"From this day forward, I decree, as President of this great Nation, that all awards, honors, and trophies issued will be awarded to President Donald J Trump and to no other. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

[Chipper Chat]

7. Playboy Bunny Of the Year.

Girl Scout of the year.
Emmy for Best Actress in a SupPERVy Role.
Miss America.

[rurallib]

9. largest pile of excrement

[Scalded Nun]

8. Ketchup, meet wall.

[kimbutgar]

10. Can you imagine the phone call junior got when the orange turd heard this news !

Bobby why didn’t you give me the ward. I am the greatest ever! You’re fired!

[Figarosmom]

11. Ha. 👍

[generalbetrayus]

12. I'm pretty sure Orange Julius Caesar will call RFK Jr. onto the carpet because OJC is a fucking idiot,

but the award was announced by Kerry Kennedy, not Robert Jr.